You are old enough to () spend all your money on clothes.
A.know well to
B.know well than to
C.know better to
D.know better than to
A.know well to
B.know well than to
C.know better to
D.know better than to
______ she's lawfully old enough to get married, I don't see how you can stop her.
A.Seeing that
B.But for
C.As for
D.As to
What kind of person would you say the old man was?
A.He was not happy because people didn't understand him.
B.He was kind enough though very strange.
C.He was a person who remained puzzling (令人迷惑不解的) after much thought.
D.He was expert at the study of the woods.
What kind of person would you say the old man was ?
A.He was not happy because people didn't understand him.
B.He was kind enough though very strange.
C.He was a person who remained puzzling(讼人迷惑不解的)after much thought.
D.He was expert at the study of the woods.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.
听力原文: In the American family the husband and wife usually share important decision-making.When the children are old enough,they take part as well. Foreigners are often surprised by the American way of family life. The old rule that children should be seen and not heard is rarely followed,and children are often allowed to do what they wish without strict parental control.The facher seldom expects his children to obey him without quesdon,and children are encouraged to be independent at an early age.Some people believe that American parents Carry this freedom too far.Others think that a strong father image would not suit the American values of equality and independence.Because Americans emphasize the importance of independence,young people are expected to break away from their parental families by the time they have reached their late teens or early twenties.Indeed,not to do so is often regarded as a failure,a kind of weak dependence.
This pattern of independence often results in serious problems for the aging parents of a small family. The average American is expected to live beyond the age of 70.The job retirement age is usually,65.The children have left home,married,and set up their own households.At least 20 percent of a11 people over 65 do not have enough retirement income.But the major problem of many elderly couples is not economic.They feel useless and lonely with neither an occupation nor a close family group.
What does the speaker tell us about important decision-making in the US?
A.The father alone makes the important decision.
B.The mother alone makes the important decision.
C.Children old enough are allowed to take part.
D.Children should be seen but can't air their view.
You may move out any time you want to because you are old enough to live ______ you want.
A.why
B.when
C.where
D.what
W: Yes, I saw it in the paper. From a 200-foot high building, wasn't it? I gather the driver had just got out or he'd have been killed, wouldn't he?
M: Oh, yes. I saw the car; it was totally damaged.
W: You usually park your car around there, don't you, Bill?
M: Yes, I left it in that very spot a couple of days ago, but yesterday it was parked up the road.
W: You were lucky then, weren't you, Bill?
M: I'd be very pleased if my old car were smashed to bits. I could claim from the insurance company then, couldn't I? (20)(21)
W: But you used to be so proud of your car, didn't you?
M: I used to be years ago, but now there are all sorts of repairs to be done, and I just haven't got enough spare cash to put it right (21).
W: You can always sell it, can't you?
M: Few people are stupid enough to buy a car in that state, are they?
W: The man whose car was crashed yesterday was very annoyed about it(22). He'll be given a new car by the builders, though.
M: Yes, but his car was a specially-built model that can't be replaced, and there was hardly anything wrong with it, was there?
W: Well, that's life! When people actually want to get rid of their cars, this sort of thing seldom happens, does it?
(23)
A.A man was killed by a car.
B.A car was smashed by a falling object.
C.Another car hit and smashed the man's car.
D.A piece of wood blocked the street.
A.of
B.on
C.with
D.for
A.where
B.when
C.why
D.what
听力原文:M: Why? Jenny? You look unhappy.
F: I lost my temper at an old man just now, and I feel terrible.
M: Oh, you shouldn't have done that. But why did you lose your temper?
F: Lack of patience. He was counting out the coins, one by one, with his fumbling fingers. I was filled with exasperation at the checkout point. Finally, I said to him: can' t you count faster? Not everyone has as much time as you ! he flushed. Suddenly I realized just how cruel I had been. Because I, too, could become dependent on the kindness of strangers one day when I get as old.
M: Did you say sorry to him?
F: Yes. But I just wonder, how I can become more patient. You know, when you are impatient, you are apt to be rude. And such behavior. is counter-productive, making people angry or stubborn or uncooperative.
M: Yes, I sometimes act impatiently, honking my horn the moment the light changed, speaking sharply to someone slow to understand. We really should learn various approaches for calming ourselves in stressful situations. I have even found some books to help me. There is some useful advice.
F: Can you tell me something about what you have read in those books?
M: Well, one of the books says that we should allow for marginal error.
F: What does that mean?
M: that means it is better to provide a margin for error Impatient people don't like to waste time, so they cut things too closely, For example, if you are going for an appointment, you should plan for delays.
F: Well...
Why was Jenny unhappy at the beginning of the conversation?
A.She lost some money.
B.She lost her temper and felt regretted.
C.The old man felt impatient with her.
D.She didn't have enough to do something.
You may move out any time you want to because you are old enough to live______ you want.
A.where
B.when
C.why
D.what
One evening, the telephone rang while the old woman was preparing supper. She went to answer it. She was told that one of her sons died in a traffic accident. She heard this and fell in a faint(晕倒). When she came back to life, she was in hospital. And she needed to be helped after that.
Several months later she was told on the telephone her daughter died while she was being operated on. The old woman was so sad that she had to be in hospital again. From then on she was afraid to answer any telephones and sometimes she was afraid to hear the bell. Of course it brought them some trouble and some important business was held up(耽误). So her husband advised her to see a psychiatrist(精神病医生). The man examined her carefully and then asked her some questions.
"You'll soon be all right if you follow my advice, Mrs. Keller, "said the psychiatrist.
The old woman took the medicine the doctor gave on time and tried to forget her dead son and daughter. And two months later she went to see the psychiatrist again.
"You've saved me , Doctor , "the old woman said, as soon as she saw him.
"Are you afraid to answer the telephones now?"
"No," answered Mrs. Keller. "I dare(敢)answer it whether it rings or not!"
Mrs. Keller could do all housework because ______ .
A.she had no money to employ a helper
B.she was strong enough to do all at home
C.she didn't believe anybody
D.only she was free at home
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